Parnelli Jones 1933 – 2024

[Indianapolis Motor Speedway Press Release] Parnelli Jones, the 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner and the first driver to qualify for the “500” faster than 150 mph, passed away peacefully with his family by his side June 4 in Torrance, California. He was 90. One of the most versatile drivers in history, Jones was so highly rated…

Josef Newgarden Leads Fast Friday Indy 500 Practice

If “Fast Friday” is any indication, the record pole speed for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge could be in jeopardy Sunday, and Team Penske has that mark squarely in its sights. Penske teammates Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin and Will Power were the three fastest drivers during simulated qualifying runs in practice Friday for the…

108th Indianapolis 500 Entry List

Preparations for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will start this week with a field consisting of eight former winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and five NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions. There are 34 entries set to contest the 33 starting spots for this year’s edition of the “500.” Practice is scheduled to…

McLaren Confirms Callum Ilott for Indy 500

The entry list for the 108th Indianapolis 500 is set. Today Arrow McLaren confirmed the expected news that Callum Ilott will drive the No. 6 Chevrolet this month. Ilott, who just won at Spa over the weekend in the World Endurance Championship, will attempt to make his third start in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.…

Arrow McLaren Signs Theo Pourchaire

Arrow McLaren has secured their driver in the No. 6 Chevrolet for the rest of the year. Well, almost. The team announced today that Theo Pourchaire will pilot the car for every race except for the Indianapolis 500 later this month. Pourchaire has made two starts in papaya orange this year, at Long Beach and…